Ferns
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Taiwanese Bladder Fern Cystopteridaceae
Rarely offered deciduous creeping fern from Taiwan & Japan. Delicate fronds. Suitable for shady position with leaf litter. Ht 50 cm Japan Taiwan
Northern Maidenhair Pteridaceae
Underused hardy maidenhair fern from the forests of eastern North America. A delicate filler for most shady planting schemes. Ht. 40 cm
Northern Maidenhair 'Miss Sharples' Pteridaceae
A hardy deciduous cultivar of A. pedatum, Given to Reginald Kaye by the Sharples family. And was given the name 'Miss Sharples'. Given that A. aleuticum wasn't present in the UK at this time, it is presumed that Miss Sharples is a form of A. pedatum. A. aleuticum is usually shorter than A. pedatum
Maries's Maidenhair Pteridaceae
A vigorous sterile hybrid between A. capillus-veneris and another unknown parent. Proving hardy with us. Attractive evergreen clumps in moist dry shade.
Japanese Upside Down Fern Dryopteridaceae
Shiny green fronds with cream streaks. A natural variegation. Proving hardy in most of the UK. Used in the floral trade.
Upside Down Fern Dryopteridaceae
Desirable hardy deciduous fern from Japan & Korea. Lime-green fronds in spring. Low spreading habit. Fronds looked reversed, hence the common name. One of my favorites. Excellent for containers. Ht. 60 cm
Hart's Tongue Fern Aspleniaceae
Distinctive straplike upright evergreen fronds. An extremely resilient fern putting up with very dry shade. Even beneath yew trees. The unfurling fronds in spring said to have been the inspiration for violin neck design. Ht. 40 cm Europe
Hart's Tongue Fern Aspleniaceae
Distinctive strap-like upright evergreen fronds. An extremely resilient fern putting up with very dry shade. Even beneath yew trees. Serrate edged form. Ht. 40 cm Europe
Red-stemmed Lady Fern Athyriaceae
Dark red stems producing bright mid-green lacy fronds. Upright habit. Deciduous. Shade or part-shade.
Japanese Painted Fern ' Burgundy Lace' Athyriaceae
Deciduous fern native to China, Japan and Korea. Metallic grey fronds suffused with reddish hues. Shade or part-shade. Vigorous clone.
Japanese Painted Fern ' Godzilla' Athyriaceae
Deciduous fern native to China, Japan and Korea. Metallic grey fronds suffused with reddish hues. Shade or part-shade. This is a large form of the Japanese Painted Fern. Dramatic foliage. Discovered by Plant Delights in the 90s. Said to have some Athyrium filix-femina in its genes.
Japanese Painted Fern ' Regal Red' Athyriaceae
NEW. Deciduous fern native to China, Japan and Korea. Metallic grey fronds suffused with reddish hues. Shade or part-shade. More red than other Japanese Painted ferns.
Japanese Painted Fern ' Silver Falls' Athyriaceae
Deciduous fern native to China, Japan and Korea. Metallic grey fronds suffused with reddish hues. Shade or part-shade.
Eared Lady fern Athyriaceae
Deep red veins and stipe set off with lime-green foliage. Full shade.Deciduous. Excellent in a container. Ht & Sp 45cm. Japan.
'Ghost' Lady Fern Athyriaceae
A true classic. A cross between Athyrium niponicum and Athyrium filix-femina with upright silvery foliage. The foliage becomes more grey-green ove rthe summer. Easier to position than A. niponicum, it is resistant to drought.
Chilean Hard Fern Blechnaceae
Dramatic robust evergreen fern from Chile. Dramatic evergreen groundcover for shade or part-shade. Seen to great effect at Logan Gardens, Stranraer. Ht 1m.
Alpine Water Fern Blechnaceae
Low creeping evergreen fern with simple pinnate fronds, showing delightful bronze colouration in young fronds. Excellent beneath Acer palmatum. Ht. 3 cm. New Zealand.
Watt's Hard Fern Blechnaceae
Surprisingly hardy evergreen ground fern from SE Australia & Tasmania. Similar but smaller than Blechnum chilense. Displays attractive red tints in the new growth. Shade or part-shade. Excellent choice where Blechnum chilense might get too big.
Mount Emei Bamboo Fern Pteridaceae
Recently introduced Bamboo fern from Mt. Emei, China. It displays a natural variegation, that is semi-evergreen. New growth emerging in late April. Proven hardy in UK conditions. May need protection from slugs when young. Shade or part-shade. Always attracts attention on the display bench.
Fish Tail Holly Fern Dryopteridaceae
Erect leathery rarely offered holly fern suitable for light shade. Fronds with serrate margins. Robust and easy. Ht 60 cm Himalayas China & Japan
Laki-Laki Polypodiaceae
Graceful deciduous fern from the high Andes. Attarctive delicate fronds appearing in late late April till the frosts. Used as green manure crop in the Andes, in conjunction with root crops. Ht. 60 cm Shade or part-shade.
Hay-scented Fern
Dryopteridaceae
A rare native evergreen fern, seldom available for sale. Similar to Dryopteris dilatata. Best grown in semi shady position. Neutral to acid. Ht 50 cm
Champion's Wood Fern Dryopteridaceae
Useful evergreen fern with shiny upright fronds that persist through the winter. Late into frond so new growth avoids late frosts. Not too dry light shade. Hardy. Ht. 60-90 cm. China, Japan & Korea
Autumn Fern Dryopteridaceae
A particularly useful evergreen fern with striking orange new growth in spring. Popular with designers. Good in dry shade. Ht. 60-90 cm Japan, China & Korea.
Brilliance Autumn Fern
Dryopteridaceae
An evergreen hardy fern with fiery orange/bronze young fronds. Will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil, but best in semi-shade in moist soil. Ht 45-60 cm Hardy to minus 20 deg C
Siebold's Wood Fern Dryopteridaceae
A distinct form of Dryopteris with evergreen broad leathery pinae. Ht. 60-90 cm Useful for dry shade. Cut back overwintered fronds in March. Japan, China & Korea.
Wallich's Wood Fern
Dryopteridaceae
A magnificent semi-evergreen fern that grows well in shade or part-shade. Very happy in dry conditions with us. Spectacular new growth in the spring with bright green fronds and copper scales. Fully hardy. Himalayas
Wallich's Wood Fern - Jurassic Gold
Dryopteridaceae
NEW FOR 2019. Very happy in dry conditions with us. Spectacular new growth in the spring with golden fronds and copper scales. Fully hardy. Himalayas
Oak Fern Dryopteridaceae
Delicate deciduous fern with gorgeous fresh green foliage in the spring. Polish clone from Krosno, Poland. Excellent in dry shade. Ht 20cm.
Thousand Leaved Fern Dennstaedtiaceae
Low creeping rhizomatous fern with vivid bright green finely divided fronds. Excellent subject for a shady rock garden. Ht. 8 cm. New Zealand.
Davallia Hypodematiaceae
A rhizomatous woodland fern with delicate foliage. New growth emerging bronze. Wide distribution from India to Taiwan. Hardy
Oriental Shuttlecock Fern Onocleaceae
Deciduous Asian rhizomatous ornamental fern. Sterile fronds forming wide shuttlecock-like plumes up to 80 cm. Shade. Not too dry. Hardy but crown can benefit from a winter mulch. Rarely offered.
Shuttlecock Fern 'Bedraggled Feather', Ostrich Fern Onocleaceae
Interesting & rare form of Shuttlecock Fern. Deciduous European rhizomatous ornamental fern forming shuttlecock-like plumes up to 1m. Old specimen can form trunks. Edible leaves-young fronds. Eurasia.
Shuttlecock Fern, Ostrich Fern Onocleaceae
Deciduous European rhizomatous ornamental fern forming shuttlecock-like plumes up to 1m. Old specimen can form trunks. Edible leaves-young fronds. Eurasia.
Kangaroo Paw Fern Polypodiaceae
Low creeping rhizomatous fern with vivid bright green finely divided fronds. Excellent subject for a hanging basket. Needs some protection. Hardy Zone 9. Australia.
Sensitive Fern Onocleaceae
Deciduous coarse textured medium sized fern, with pinnate sterile fronds and smaller bead-like fertile fronds. Moist shade or part-shade. Ht 80cm. USA. Edible young fronds.